Zhansaya, the shimmering star (I)

For Kazakh rising star Zhansaya Abdumalik, 2021 was probably one of the most significant years of her life. It was filled with achievements that would impact both her personal and professional life. After turning 21 years old, she convincingly won the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix tournament in Gibraltar and was elected as deputy in her native city of Almaty. | Photo: John Saunders